[Expert Solution]: A 43 year old woman presents to the…

A 43 year old woman presents to the specialist breast clinic with a breast lump that she noticed on self-examination. She has a 2-cm, firm, non-tender mass in the left breast, which is movable from the chest wall, but not movable within the breast. She has no prior history of breast disease. What is the most appropriate initial step? Question 3Answer a. Arrange a mammogram to find any other lesions that might also need to be addressed b. Arrange an ultrasound scan and advise the patient she is unlikely to need a biopsy c. Discuss the surgical options in case cancer is found d. Obtain a fine needle aspirate and discharge the patient if no malignant cells are found e. Wait for two menstrual cycles to see whether there is spontaneous resolution